Staff Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems based on project requirements.
• Design and assess GNC architectures including sensors, actuators, and algorithms for autonomous aerospace systems.
• Participate in all development phases from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and operation.
• Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models under various operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
• Provide system engineering expertise to ensure a cohesive approach to the design and implementation of GNC systems.
• Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and formal system documentation.

What we're looking for

• BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field focusing on dynamics and control.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics, classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
• Experience developing GNC solutions for flight systems.
• Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes.
• Familiarity with 6-DOF simulations.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Practical experience developing GNC designs for high speed flight systems and re-entry vehicles (preferred).